A fish selection question for 65g FOWLR

credenza · 03/20/2018, 08:23 PM

Hi

I am currently in the process of stocking my 65 gallon fish only and macro algae tank (with soft corals in the future). My goal is to get as many captive bred fish that will stay 3-4" in adult size and are peaceful.

So far I have quarantined and introduced into the display tank - two captive bred clown fish.
I am currently quarantining a captive bred watchman goby and a purple firefish. (the firefish is not captive bred - yes, broke my own rule here).
My thought behind getting these two fish in this order was to get the most timid fish I plan on keeping settled first, before getting my next few fish.

I wanted to know if anyone here has experience with captive bred orchid dotty backs? would they be aggressive to the firefish and watchman goby in a 65 gallon, if introduced after the firefish and goby have had a chance to settle in the display tank?

Thanks!

Reef noob_ · 03/20/2018, 09:10 PM

I'd stay away from a dottyback, those things can be viscous and would probably kill your firefish at a minimum.

You said you wanted the most timid fish settled first but then added clowns... clown fish are actually quite territorial and can be very aggressive to new additions.

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Bent · 03/20/2018, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef noob_

I'd stay away from a dottyback, those things can be viscous

Are we talking 5w-30 or 10w-30?

nereefpat · 03/20/2018, 09:27 PM

Orchids are the most peaceful dottyback. I think you should be okay.

Reef noob_ · 03/20/2018, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bent

Are we talking 5w-30 or 10w-30?

Haha oops, should've proofread.

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kiMxD · 03/21/2018, 05:23 PM

I have an Orchid Dottyback and he/she was my FIRST addition to my reef tank. He has never bothered other fish. He is indeed territorial and will defend his den, but besides that, he will leave the other fish alone...

03/20/2018, 08:23 PM	#1
credenza Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 11	A fish selection question for 65g FOWLR Hi I am currently in the process of stocking my 65 gallon fish only and macro algae tank (with soft corals in the future). My goal is to get as many captive bred fish that will stay 3-4" in adult size and are peaceful. So far I have quarantined and introduced into the display tank - two captive bred clown fish. I am currently quarantining a captive bred watchman goby and a purple firefish. (the firefish is not captive bred - yes, broke my own rule here). My thought behind getting these two fish in this order was to get the most timid fish I plan on keeping settled first, before getting my next few fish. I wanted to know if anyone here has experience with captive bred orchid dotty backs? would they be aggressive to the firefish and watchman goby in a 65 gallon, if introduced after the firefish and goby have had a chance to settle in the display tank? Thanks!

03/20/2018, 09:10 PM	#2
Reef noob_ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: holmdel, NJ Posts: 555	I'd stay away from a dottyback, those things can be viscous and would probably kill your firefish at a minimum. You said you wanted the most timid fish settled first but then added clowns... clown fish are actually quite territorial and can be very aggressive to new additions. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ ________________________ New Build in progress http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2528685 90 gallon DT, 65 Gallon Fuge, Chinese LEDs, LPS and Soft coral reef

03/20/2018, 09:27 PM	#4
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Orchids are the most peaceful dottyback. I think you should be okay. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

03/21/2018, 05:23 PM	#6
kiMxD Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 149	I have an Orchid Dottyback and he/she was my FIRST addition to my reef tank. He has never bothered other fish. He is indeed territorial and will defend his den, but besides that, he will leave the other fish alone...